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Mercury's Westbeld Hustles, Helps Team Beat Golden State

Kathryn Westbeld was one of the Phoenix Mercury's rookies this year, and she made a name for herself. She averaged 5.1 points and 2.5 rebounds, and she had some good performances during the regular season and playoffs.

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How The Mercury Went Undefeated During A Road Trip

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2025 season with a record of 27-17, and they started the year with a blowout win. They beat the Seattle Storm 81-59, and their new stars had impressive debuts.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How One Mercury Preseason Prepared Them For Success

The Phoenix Mercury finished the 2004 season with a record of 17-17. While they did not make the playoffs, they were headed in the right direction. The Mercury drafted Diana Taurasi before the start of that season, and she went on to win Rookie of the Year.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How Phoenix's Trio Helped Them Take Down A Rival

The Phoenix Mercury nearly won a championship this year, as they reached the WNBA Finals for the sixth time in history. The Mercury had a great regular season, and that success carried over into the postseason.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 7

How One Past Mercury Draft Unfolded

The Phoenix Mercury had two consecutive years where they had only second and third-round picks. It was still a few years before they drafted Brittney Griner, and the year before that, they drafted Samantha Prahalis , C’eira Ricketts and Christine Flores.

Indiana Fever News / The SportsRush / December 6

'Same Kind of Psycho She Is': Fever HC Stephanie White Describes Her Process of Forming a Bond With Caitlin Clark

Very few players truly change a sport, and Caitlin Clark is one of them. Her arrival has transformed the WNBA, and Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White now has the chance to guide one of the most impactful young stars the league has ever seen.

Las Vegas Aces News / The SportsRush / December 6

Candace Parker Explains How A’ja Wilson’s Rise Allowed Her to Embrace Supporting Role During 2023 Championship Run

Candace Parker won both Rookie of the Year and MVP in 2008 and never slowed down. Multiple MVPs, championships, and All-WNBA selections later, she had become a bona fide legend.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / December 6

Stephanie White Gets Real on Fever’s Free Agency ‘Game Plan’ and Core Reality

This current WNBA offseason contains a ton of uncertainty for all 13 current teams. In fact, there should be 15 current teams, with the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire set to join the league, but they don't even know when their respective Expansion Drafts will occur because of the ongoing CBA negotiations.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

Inside Lindsey Harding's Reunion With Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury were on the verge of doing something big, and a trade helped put them over the top. The Mercury had the first pick of the 2007 WNBA Draft, and they used that pick to draft Lindsey Harding.

Alyssa Thomas News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

Inside A Vintage Alyssa Thomas Performance

Alyssa Thomas had a spectacular season, and in the end, she was one of the finalists for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Her first season with the Phoenix Mercury was a success, and after last year's team was knocked out in the first round, she helped Phoenix go on a deep playoff run.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

How Mercury's Akoa Makani Had Career-High Against The Aces

Monique Akoa Makani was a starter for the Phoenix Mercury, and despite being a rookie, she did well in that role. She averaged 7.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds, and she played 41 games.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 6

Sky and Storm Should Make a Draft Deal Before 2026

The Chicago Sky missed the playoffs for the second season in a row. Under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh, the Sky lost more games in 2025 than they did the season before under Teresa Weatherspoon.

New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / December 6

Two Liberty Starters Officially Joining Project B

Two New York Liberty players are taking matters into their own hands as the WNBA continues negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement with the players’ union.

Connecticut Sun News / Connecticut Sun On SI / December 6

What Gets Connecticut Sun Players Turned Up Before Tip-Off?

Before warmups, pregame huddles, the lights go up, there’s always music. This season, the Connecticut Sun didn’t just show up with elite defense and progressive chemistry.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

Revisiting Phoenix's Playoff Win Over New York

The Phoenix Mercury went on a deep playoff run this year, and it was mostly due to the performance of their new trio. The Mercury acquired Kahleah Copper last year, as they sent Michaela Onyenwere, Brianna Turner and a draft pick to the Chicago Sky.

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Cappie Pondexter News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

How The Mercury Moved Closer To The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury were getting closer to the playoffs, as they brought in a special player in 2006. They drafted Cappie Pondexter, and she would become one of their top players.

Indiana Fever News / FirstSportz / December 6

Caitlin Clark Not Interested in Project B’s $10M Salaries Despite Sophie Cunningham’s Push

If there is anyone who is single-handedly pushing women’s basketball to the forefront, it has to be Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark, whose on-court swagger and off-court humble but jovial nature have been a hit with fans.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

How Two Mercury Picks Made Playoff History

The Phoenix Mercury have made the playoffs 19 times over the years. They made it for the first time in 1997, and they made it in 1998 and 2000 before missing the playoffs for six consecutive seasons.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / December 6

Looking At The Mercury's Ties With Duke

Mistie Bass was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury, but she started her career with the Houston Comets. The Mercury traded her, and she played for the Comets for three seasons.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 6

Indiana Fever Guard Considering Off-Court Move

The Indiana Fever had a memorable 2025 WNBA season. Aside from winning the Commissioner's Cup championship, they finished sixth with a 24-20 record in the standings, made the playoffs for the second straight year and reached the semifinals.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 6

Analyst believes potential No. 1 pick could be 'perfect fit' for Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings may be experiencing a delayed start to the 2026 WNBA season, but they have to operate as if the draft will happen on time, if not sooner.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 6

Indiana Fever Star Asking for Help Amid WNBA Offseason

Kelsey Mitchell was forced to carry a much heavier load than expected for the Indiana Fever this past season. This was amidst the team’s full-blown injury crisis, which saw no less than five players suffer season-ending injuries throughout the campaign.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Indiana Fever React to Stephanie White's Caitlin Clark Statement

The Indiana Fever brought in Stephanie White with the objective of the former WNBA Coach of the Year tapping into Caitlin Clark’s full potential. While these two had their moments in their first year together, injuries got in the way of what would have been another memorable campaign for Clark.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 5

Prominent WNBA star open to idea of seeing a Paige Bueckers-Azzi Fudd duo in Dallas

The Dallas Wings have an opportunity to hit a double whammy this offseason if they can snag back-to-back superstars. Last season, it was former UConn Huskies star Paige Bueckers.

WNBA News / Chicago Sky On SI / December 5

Will Sky and Lynx Pull Off Another Trade Before WNBA Draft?

One of the biggest trades in the history of the Chicago Sky as a franchise saw them acquire the WNBA's best rebounder. The Minnesota Lynx agreed to a swap of first-round draft picks with the Sky at the 2024 WNBA Draft.